Al Holland: Reliever Who Reached the Big Stage | MLB News

Al Holland, the fiery closer who helped the Phillies storm to the 1983 World Series, has died at 73. A journeyman pitcher with a ten-year MLB career, Holland carved his legacy as a dominant reliever—earning Rookie of the Year votes in 1980 with the Giants and 25 saves in 1983 with Philly. Known for his electric stuff and clutch performances, he also battled off-field demons, including a drug suspension later commuted, before finishing his playing days with the Yankees. With a 2.98 ERA and 78 saves in 384 games, Holland’s impact extended beyond the mound—he stayed connected to baseball as a coach, leaving a lasting mark on the game. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0f16c94707f38be2